The primary responsibility of this position is to provide a continuum of services to outpatients (adolescents and adults) within the Mental Health and Addictions Program. This position provides comprehensive assessment, care planning and treatment coordination, for designated clients and their families, through an interdisciplinary team approach on both an individual and group basis. Specific duties and responsibilities of this position include: clinical assessment of the comprehensive mental health needs of persons dealing with complex issues; provide advanced clinical interventions to persons through a broad range of therapeutic frameworks; research, analyze, design and develop and implement therapy frameworks to address the specific identified mental health needs of the population served; provide education sessions and consultation; provide consultation on cultural and clinical interventions; and crisis response when communities are impacted by critical events. The Clinician functions autonomously, and may provide direct supervision of provisionally registered social workers, or practicum students. This position maintains accountability to either the BC College of Social Workers (BCCSW); or the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). Other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Clinical Counselling from an accredited university.
• Recent related Mental Health & Addictions experience in clinical areas, services, and programs, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW); or the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC), or ability to transfer/enroll.
• Knowledge of theories, practices and principles relative to mental wellness, suicide prevention, and mental health emergency response, particularly relative to First Nations in BC, including the current programs and services available.
• Travel is a requirement of this position; and flexibility in relation to work schedules and locations may be required.
• Compliance with BC Immunization program, TB screening and COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Satisfactory completion of a criminal record check – vulnerable sector.
• Valid BC Driver’s License and access to personal vehicle for business related purposes.
• Satisfactory driver’s abstract.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Closes: When Filled. Remuneration: Rate offered to the successful incumbent is pending certification(s), skills, experiences, knowledge. The successful candidate will be eligible for comprehensive group health and pension benefits. *Preference may be given to qualified First Nation’s applicants. Kindly forward your cover letter and resume.

We thank all individuals for applying, but only those applicants whose applications clearly demonstrate meeting all of the requested minimum qualifications will receive a reply.

* Constitution Act, 1982 [Section 35]; Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms [Section 15(1)]; Canadian Human Rights Act [Section 16(1)]; Employment Equity Act [Section 5(a), 10(b)]; Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples [Article 22]; ILO Convention 169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Independent Countries.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $37.90-$51.15 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

COVID-19 considerations:
http://www.fortnelsonfirstnation.org/communicable-disease-prevention-plan.html

Work Location: One location

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